What to do if I see Fatal Error Codes on my Molecular Devices SpectraMax M3 Laboratory Equipment display?
If you're seeing fatal error codes on the display of your Molecular Devices Laboratory Equipment, try these steps: Ensure the cuvette door is closed during the power-up sequence. If the problem persists, leave the instrument on for about five minutes, then turn it off and back on again.
General| Type | Multi-Mode Microplate Reader |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 200 - 1000 nm |
| Light Source | Xenon flash lamp |
| Wavelength Selection | Monochromator |
| Software | SoftMax Pro |
| Detection Modes | Absorbance, Fluorescence Intensity, Luminescence |
| Plate Formats | 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96-, 384-well plates |
| Read Speed | Less than 10 seconds for a 96-well plate |
| Shaking | Linear, Orbital |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Overview of instrument control via SoftMax Pro Software.
Description of the LCD display and membrane keys for instrument control.
Explanation of absorbance as light absorbed by a solution.
Definitions and formulas for optical density and transmittance.
How pathlength compensation normalizes absorbance values.
Guidance on choosing between Water Constant and Cuvette Reference.
Information on materials that may interfere with PathCheck measurements.
Details on Time-resolved Fluorescence (TRF) measurements.
Principles and calculations for Fluorescence Polarization (FP) mode.
Essential safety warnings and cautions before installing the instrument.
Guidelines for placing and connecting the instrument.
Guidance on optimizing fluorescence assay settings.
Factors affecting absorbance assay optimization.
Procedure to optimize excitation and emission wavelengths for assays.
Using spectral scanning to determine optimal excitation/emission wavelengths.
Settings and considerations for Time-resolved Fluorescence (TRF) assays.
Best practices for optimizing Fluorescence Polarization (FP) assays.
Recommendations for optimizing luminescence assays.
Information on contacting technical support for assistance.
Important safety warnings and cautions for maintenance procedures.
List of error code ranges and their likely causes.
Explanation of fatal and warning error messages.
Comprehensive technical specifications for the reader's performance.
Tables listing excitation and emission wavelengths for various fluorophores.
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